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Convicted murderer attempts suicide

A man convicted of murdering his stepdaughter is recovering after a suicide attempt.

Sarpy County Sheriff Jeff Davis confirms that Michael Williams tried to overdose on Tylenol over the weekend.

Authorities said he was discovered early enough that his injuries, at this point, do not appear to be life-threatening.

Davis said that, due to the nature of his crime, authorities are reluctant to release Williams' exact location, although jail officials told KETV NewsWatch 7 he's been transferred to a Lincoln diagnostic center.

Williams was convicted in the April shooting death of his stepdaughter, Michala Pomfret, 21. According to his attorney, Williams had tried to overdose following the shooting.

Police said they found Williams unconscious after a three-hour long manhunt.

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